Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 11000 gp. Moss agate (8 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp).

Description: He wears a simple green robe with black stripes complete with hood. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears his bronze crest up. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Banker they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Spice Merchant, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Revenge; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Amber (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Sard (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 4'7" eastern woman, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her hair is short and black. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady blue eyes.

Personality: Sutha hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Amber (160 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Coral (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Jade (160 gp).

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is red and curly. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Baker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Rich, In love. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears an entirely grey suit with pastel socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He wears his black hair up. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his broad grey hat.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Rurik lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Secretive, Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 pp. Blue sapphire (400 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a grey poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has wavy golden hair. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born in a small plains village. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Shepherd. He tends to his Shepherd job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Flaws: Mundane, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His purple hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Gifted from a young age, Forcas studied abroad. Through the years after Forcas was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Forcas's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 800 pp. Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Coral (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.